Clam and crayfish are often thought of as fancy words for seafood, but boy are they in for a surprise! These words mean very different things depending on where you live. Imagine going to a fancy restaurant and expecting a delicious lobster dinner. Instead, you get a plate of tiny freshwater crayfish. That’s too bad! … Read more
With its rich, sweet meat and status as a luxury food today, it may be hard to believe that lobster was once seen as a low-class food fed to slaves and servants. But how true is this perception of lobster’s history? Let’s dive into the evidence behind the idea that lobster was once deemed only … Read more
Butter poached lobster is a luxurious, rich preparation that results in tender, sweet meat soaked in a decadent butter sauce. While boiling and steaming are more common ways to cook lobster, butter poaching provides an indulgent twist on enjoying this succulent seafood As a seafood lover and amateur home chef, I was eager to try … Read more
Red Lobster’s famous Endless Shrimp promotion has long been a popular way for seafood lovers to indulge. For one flat price, you can enjoy unlimited shrimp and those addictive Cheddar Bay Biscuits to your heart’s content. It’s an amazing deal – but apparently not amazing for Red Lobster’s bottom line. The seafood chain recently reported … Read more
In a hurry during the week? Buy lobster ravioli from the store. But what’s the best sauce for lobster ravioli? Here’s a quick and easy lobster ravioli sauce recipe that you can make in the time it takes to boil the pasta water. It’s a creamy red sauce with a flavor that reminds me of … Read more
Before you eat it, just make sure it comes from a place you trust and is fully cooked. And we know that navigating all of those rules and (often unwelcome) advice can be pretty tricky. Eating lobster during pregnancy is a common concern for many expecting mothers. Lobster is often viewed as an indulgent food … Read more
Red Lobster is one of the most popular casual dining seafood restaurant chains in America Known for hearty dishes like Cheddar Bay biscuits, seafood platters, and of course, lobster, Red Lobster has been satisfying our cravings for surf fare since 1968 But if you’ve ever wondered where exactly Red Lobster sources all that scrumptious seafood … Read more
You might need to freeze one or two whole lobsters, like if you bought a lot of lobsters on sale and now have more than you need, or if some dinner guests had to cancel. There is a short window of time to cook live lobsters after you buy them, even though you’d rather keep … Read more
Got some frozen lobster tails for a good price but don’t know what to do with them? I can help you cook them. Cooking frozen lobster tails is easier than you think after being thawed. Yes, thawed. Unfortunately, there’s no way around the thawing part if you’re after succulent, tender, sweet lobster meat. Cooking straight … Read more
Lobster is one of the worlds most popular luxury dishes. At first, the crustacean was thought to be food for prisoners and the poor. Its popularity and status rose when better ways to store and transport it made it possible to move it from the coast of New England to the restaurants of wealthy Manhattan. … Read more